A Yoruba Ritual Vessel
NiGERIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Four groups of figures stand equal distance from each other on this vessel. Snakes intertwine from couple to couple. A rare, tiny pale green teardrop shaped jewel is threaded through the right earlobe of one of the “mother figures.” Each of the couples are intimate and physically caressing. Earthenware with slip painted surface 13 in. x 12.5 in. PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
